Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/1.72" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z1485 IS (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z1485 IS (1/1.72") and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Z1485 IS was revealed 18 months before the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z1485 IS scores versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z1485 IS Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z1485 IS over the Sony WX5
| Z1485 IS | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak Z1485 IS
| WX5 | Z1485 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z1485 IS and Sony WX5
| Z1485 IS | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z1485 IS offers physical measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z1485 IS versus the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z1485 IS and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z1485 IS and WX5.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z1485 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Kodak Z1485 IS will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Z1485 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Kodak Z1485 IS vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z1485 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.4 x 5.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.1 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $179 | $250 |
